Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:04 PM A special friend of the Los Angeles Press Club, Cathy Seipp, lost her battle against lung cancer yesterday, at the age of 49. The outspoken, conservative columnist and media critic was also a loyal friend, to those she found worthy. As a columnist she had a special gift for exposing and attacking hypocrisy. As a person she had a special love for animals and her mission was to rescue as many as possible. Together with Amy Alkon and Emmanuelle Richard, Cathy presented an array…
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2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, January 15, 2007 5:22 PM
See MoreCivil Justice for Journalists
Sunday, December 03, 2006 1:24 PM FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM Know how to cover a wrongful death lawsuit? How about a medical malpractice case? Sexual harassment? Know the difference between “liable” and “guilty”? Think “tort” is a desert? If you experienced the slightest anxiety at those questions, pencil in Saturday December 3, for a free day-long seminar on the role of the civil court system. Our readers, viewers and listeners rely on us for accurate accounts from the courtroom. Yet too many reporters don’t know the…
See MoreElection Post-Mortem
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:58 AM November 15th – Election Post-Mortem with the USC Unruh Institute of Politics, Coro Southern California, and the California Center for Education in Public Affairs. WHERE: USC, Taper Hall Room 101 WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7 p.m. – Program MODERATORS: Dan Schnur and Darry Sragrow MORE INFORMATION: at http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/unruh/events.html COST: None
See MoreBobby Kennedy Evening at the Press Club Thursday 11/9
Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:56 AM WHAT: A great panel discussion on the life and legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. WHO: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and press secretary to Bobby Kennedy, Ed Guthman, former RFK campaign organizer and former LA City Controller Rick Tuttle and Paul Schrade, who was wounded in the shooting at the Ambassador hotel along with Robert F. Kennedy. MODERATOR: Dan Blackburn, who was covering the 1968 presidential campaign. WHEN:Thursday, November 9th. Networking at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Los Angeles Press Club at…
See MoreMeet LA Times reporter and Schwarzenegger author, Joe Mathews
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 9:00 AM Who – LA Press Club Pre-Election Book Party with Joe Mathews, LA Times reporter and author of The People’s Machine; Moderator – former LAPC Board Member and celebrated columnist, Jill Stewart What – Networking; Book Signing & Discussion When – Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 6:30 p.m. – Reception/Book Signing, 7:30 – Program Where – The Steve Allen Theater at the LA Press Club; 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90027; Street parking available and parking is free in the LAPC lot (enter off of Berendo Street);…
See MoreNetwork and Wine Tasting, October 12, 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:01 AM What: Network with writers and media folks from all of L.A. and get a chance to taste some great South African wines. When: Thursday, October 12th at 7 p.m. Where: Los Angeles Press Club 4773 Hollywood Blvd., 2 blocks west of Vermont Click for map Co-sponsored by: IWOSC (Independent Writers of Southern California) RSVP to: L.A. Press Club
See MoreLA Press Club Seeks Board Members for 2007
Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:02 AM The Los Angeles Press Club is fielding candidates for the 2007 Board of Directors. For print, broadcast and Internet journalists, this is an opportunity to serve in a non profit organization. This year represents a unique opportunity for a new generation of board members to help shape the future direction of the Press Club. Many long standing board members have departed in recent years because their terms expired, so there is ample opportunity for fresh ideas. Board members serve two-year terms. Among the duties…
See MoreJournalists at Risk Discussion, Thursday, September 14
Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:01 AM Last week San Diego investigative reporter John Mattes was attacked by the subject of one of his stories. The assault was caught on camera. Other attacks are not as easy to prove. While covering a story for KABC near downtown Los Angeles in June Sandy Wells claims he was assaulted and harmed physically and emotionally. Hear Wells’ story and discuss what it means for journalists, their employers, and the First Amendment. Buck Tharp is a veteran war correspondent that covered the war in Vietnam,…
See MoreDaniel Pearl Fellows at the Press Club 8/16
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:04 AM WHAT: The Los Angeles Press Club and the Daniel Pearl Foundation are pleased to invite you to meet the Daniel Pearl /Alfred Friendly Press Fellows on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at 7:00 pm at the Los Angeles Press Club. WHO: Ghanashyam Ojha (Nepal), Senior Reporter for The Kathmandu Post currently on fellowship at the North Adams Transcript/Berkshire Eagle, where Danny Pearl began his career, and Shahid Hussain Shah (Pakistan), business reporter for The News International, currently on fellowship at the Washington DC bureau of…
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